Day Care Center
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Little Scholars Village Corporation
Mahopac, NY
· Putnam County
854 Route 6,
Mahopac, NY 10541
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 children
Age range (listing information)
8 Infants, 19 Toddlers, 41 Preschoolers and 13 School-Aged Children
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
870207
License Holder
Joanne M. Porcelli
Licensed Since
2021
License Issued
Jan 21, 2021
Expired
Jan 20, 2025
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Westchester Regional Office
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About the Provider
Little Scholars Village Corporation is a Day Care Center in Mahopac NY, with a maximum capacity of 81 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 8 Infants, 19 Toddlers, 41 Preschoolers and 13 School-Aged Children; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
There has been enforcement actions since 2003; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-YRO-070549 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years | |||
| 2026-06-05 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-YRO-010503 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-YRO-084149 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Children's health records are current | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 418-1.12(w) | N |
| Brief Description: Parent agreement in writing specifying Infant feeding schedule | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(7) | N |
| Brief Description: Health statements for each staff member and volunteer | |||
| 2025-12-11 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-YRO-054332 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-YRO-105483 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2025-I-YRO-049676 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-08 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-YRO-047620 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-YRO-029212 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-YRO-012038 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-18 | No Acting Director | No Acting Director | 2024-I-YRO-114978 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-YRO-100513 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-YRO-046209 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-YRO-012478 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-YRO-046775 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.4(f)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(20)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Any Individual two years of age or older, who is able to medically tolerate a face covering, must wear a face covering when indoors, subject to applicable Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards and recommended exceptions. | |||
| 2022-01-06 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. | |||
| 2022-01-06 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.3(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(w) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(aa) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.7(k) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Daily supervised outdoor play is required for all children in care, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised in accordance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.12(z) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(b)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member; | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(2)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.3(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(3)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(w) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.5(aa) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.7(k) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Daily supervised outdoor play is required for all children in care, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised in accordance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.12(z) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(b)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member; | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(2)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(3)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or | |||
| 2022-01-03 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. | |||
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